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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T442 LKLMOT history

T442 LKL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
118,673 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 LKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T442 LKL was last recorded at 118,673 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,599 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,074 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,673 miles
  • 2024 – 113,599 miles
  • 2023 – 97,420 miles
  • 2022 – 82,733 miles
  • 2021 – 75,348 miles
  • 2020 – 69,922 miles
  • 2019 – 66,308 miles
  • 2018 – 53,877 miles
  • 2017 – 33,784 miles
  • 2016 – 33,490 miles
  • 2015 – 33,386 miles
  • 2014 – 33,167 miles
  • 2012 – 32,774 miles
  • 2011 – 32,457 miles
  • 2010 – 32,141 miles
  • 2009 – 31,468 miles
  • 2008 – 30,710 miles
  • 2007 – 29,595 miles
  • 2006 – 28,607 miles
  • 2005 – 27,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,673 miles
  • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft fouling body

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,673 miles (+5,074)16 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,673 miles
    Test number
    689713496403
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft fouling body

  2. Pass113,599 miles (+16,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,599 miles
    Test number
    978326101201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,420 miles (+14,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    537322192178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,733 miles (+107)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    851588057542
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail82,626 miles (+7,278)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    479921954732
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass75,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    443947500910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,348 miles (+5,426)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    597343225321
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass69,922 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,922 miles
    Test number
    690862702550
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail69,922 miles (+3,614)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,922 miles
    Test number
    984849895149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass66,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    620263229404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail66,308 miles (+12,431)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    153339231853
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,877 miles (+20,093)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,877 miles
    Test number
    954944874624
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass33,784 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,784 miles
    Test number
    861264806654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,616 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,616 miles
    Test number
    982478978303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,490 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,490 miles
    Test number
    182432472890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    228605105052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass536,553 miles (+503,386)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    536,553 miles
    Test number
    287325305016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,167 miles (+393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    105124704468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are slight corroded

  19. Pass32,774 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    756113952304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,457 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,457 miles
    Test number
    235305131328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    980727840379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,141 miles (+673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    813161640316
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass31,468 miles (+758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    863853549337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,710 miles (+1,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    852969528390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,595 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    151987027220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,607 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,607 miles
    Test number
    971094416278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    27,441 miles
    Test number
    472695195143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 LKL

Does T442 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T442 LKL expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T442 LKL?
The MOT on T442 LKL expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T442 LKL done?
T442 LKL was recorded at 118,673 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has T442 LKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 LKL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T442 LKL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T442 LKL find?
T442 LKL failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 16 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: brake fluid significantly below minimum mark; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 16 more.

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